Carlos Tevez is set to quit ­Manchester City this week, with €51m Sergio Aguero replacing him.

The FA Cup holders have decided to ditch their ­wantaway striker.

Tevez is primed to join ­Brazilian outfit ­Corinthians if the clubs agree a fee before Wednesday’s ­transfer ­deadline in Brazil.

City will immediately go for Tevez’s Argentina team-mate ­Aguero, who wants to leave ­Atletico ­Madrid.

Tevez’s exit marks a change in direction for City, who accept they can no longer keep their unhappy talisman.

City boss Roberto Mancini will be given the Tevez cash to recruit Aguero. He has a£45million get-out clause in his current contract.

Mancini, in San Francisco as City kicked off their pre-season tour of the United States with a game against Club America, admitted he was sympathetic to homesick Tevez's cause. City were hoping to raise £50million for their captain, but are now willing to lower their asking price.

Mancini said: "Carlos is a fantastic player, a good guy for me. If we lose him, we lose an important player. But it is important that every player is happy to stay here or in our team. This is the most important thing."